Quote (SKCRaynor @ Feb 21 2014 11:59am)
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when i drink cow's milk (~16oz), i notice i dont need to take fiber to prevent constipation. is this normal, or is this a sign that i'm becoming lactose intolerant? at the moment i dont have to go to the bathroom 15 minutes later, i go at the normal time. so i dont think i'm lactose intolerant yet. it's pretty rare that i drink cow's milk. usually i use unsweet almond milk for my recipes. it's been maybe 3 years since i last drank cow's milk plain, but i do consume cheese / greek yogurt regularly
You are probably getting sufficient fiber in your regular food diet as it is. Raw veggies, whole grains, and nuts are the best source of fiber - are you eating a lot of those?
Lactose Intolerance usually has rapid onset symptoms, so I doubt that is an issue here.
i regularly consume 30-40g fibers, usually using those bars you recommended. on that day i ate less than 20g, and 1% fat plain milk. none of my food expired.
today i gave it another try. i ate whole wheat noodles, pasta sauce, parmesan and 32 oz chocolate milk. i deliberately used a higher dose of milk. that's also less than 20g fiber. 2 hours later i felt my tummy making noises. an hour after that i had diarrhea. that's the same food i've eaten many times without issue, though usually i supplement with fiber bars.
im gonna experiment more. perhaps try some lactase as well with the milk. i figure if i still get diarrhea even with lactase, then i can rule out lactose intolerance.
This post was edited by carteblanche on Feb 22 2014 07:21pm